International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 39/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 39 (from Sep 21 - Sep 27), 2026.
US Shippers Expand Port-to-Inland Connectivity to Diversify Supply Chain Risks
US shippers are strengthening connections between seaports and inland destinations to diversify supply chain risks, reduce trucking distances and make greater use of rail capacity.
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Submit Revised Proposal for ZIM Acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have submitted a revised proposal for the USD 4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, adding provisions covering control rights, service routes, fleet, personnel and the maritime security of ZIM Israel.
China’s Airfreight E-commerce Volumes Fall 16% in August
Airfreight volumes of e-commerce goods from China fell 16% in August, with shipments to Europe dropping 40% after the EU introduced a EUR 3 customs duty on low-value goods.
Two More Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Risks Escalate
Two oil tankers were involved in incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on 21 September, with one vessel struck by an unidentified object, injuring two crew members slightly. JMIC maintains its threat assessment for the area at “Severe.”
Gemini shifts four services - AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2 - to Suez routings
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are restructuring four Gemini services - AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2; under the new routing, AE11 calls at Tanjung Pelepas before transiting the Suez Canal.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 38/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 38 (from Sep 14 - Sep 20), 2026.
Container Freight Rates on Asia–US Routes Near Pandemic-Era Peaks
Container freight rates on the transpacific trade continue to rise ahead of Golden Week, while capacity management, port disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding further pressure to the market.
Maritime Tensions: Iran Attacks Vessel in Hormuz as Italy Prepares Independent Red Sea Escort Plan
Iran’s IRGC says it attacked an oil products tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing an independent escort plan for commercial vessels linked to the country transiting the Red Sea.
Tanker Prices Skyrocket as the Market Hungers for Prompt Tonnage
The tanker market is witnessing an unprecedented price surge as the hunt for prompt tonnage pushes resale ship values far beyond traditional valuation and depreciation benchmarks.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 20/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 20 (from May 11 - May 17), 2026.
Yang Ming Under Pressure from Freight Rates and Middle East Tensions in Q1 2026
Yang Ming's Q1 2026 profits face pressure from the downward trajectory of freight rates and operational disruptions linked to Middle East tensions, amid a container market continuing to grapple with overcapacity risks.
CMA CGM Air Cargo Officially Launches Freighter Route to Vietnam Amid a Red-Hot Market
CMA CGM Air Cargo officially launches a freighter route to Vietnam amid surging air cargo demand driven by the supply chain relocation wave and electronics export growth.
Q1/2026 Report: HMM Profits Plunge 56% Amid Dual Market Pressures
HMM has announced its Q1/2026 financial results, with operating profit plummeting 56% year-over-year in the context of a container shipping market facing the dual pressure of declining freight rates and escalating operating costs driven by tensions in the Middle East.
Spot Rates Surge as Carriers Universally Implement Surcharges Ahead of Early Peak Season
Global container spot freight rates have just recorded their strongest weekly gain in recent months, as shipping lines universally tighten capacity and roll out multiple surcharges to get ahead of an early peak season.
Hapag-Lloyd Reports Q1/2026 Loss Amid Dual Pressures from Freight Rates and Supply Chain Disruptions
Impacted simultaneously by the downward trend in container freight rates and prolonged disruptions in the global supply chain, the world's fifth-largest container carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, has just recorded an EBIT loss of $174 million in Q1/2026—a challenging start to the new fiscal year.
Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Remain Elevated Amid Muted Demand
Although freight demand has yet to show clear signs of recovery, container shipping rates on the trans-Pacific trade lane remain significantly higher than pre-Middle East conflict levels. According to analysts, this development primarily reflects capacity control and supply management measures by carriers, rather than an organic improvement in market demand.
CMA CGM Implements Peak Season Surcharge from South China and Hong Kong
Shipping line CMA CGM has officially announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments originating from South China, Hong Kong, and Macau to a range of destination ports in Africa, effective May 21, 2026.
Amazon Enters the 4PL Space: How Big of a Threat is the Global Freight Industry Facing?
Amazon has just launched its 4PL Supply Chain Service, immediately triggering a widespread stock sell-off across the freight market. However, analysts suggest the market is overreacting to the actual scale of this risk.
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